63%Good matchReshaping Mars
85%75185% positive reviews, Very Positive across 751 reviews·Base Building · RTS
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Build your defense base to fight back the undead hordes of Mars and secure the future of the red planet. MarZ is a game of strategy and tactical defense where you must carefully manage your crew and resources as you try to uncover the terrible secrets of the undead.

Build your defense base to fight back the undead hordes of Mars and secure the future of the red planet. MarZ is a game of strategy and tactical defense where you must carefully manage your crew and resources as you try to uncover the terrible secrets of the undead.

Your top priority when arriving at the frontier is to secure all fronts as quickly and effectively as possible. The crew is awaiting your orders, use them to fight single attackers or to man your towers and buildings. The enemy will attack from all sides, your tactical skill will decide the outcome.

Construct a power grid and manage your resources to build a strong defense. A host of weapons and various perks are at your disposal, which can change the face of the battlefield. Using the tech center and arms factory you’ll research new kinds of turrets and, if you survive long enough, super weapons.

It’s 2065 and humanity is preparing for the colonization of Mars. No one considered they might not be alone. As the first arrivals break ground on the red planet, the terrible truth emerges - a horde of undead cosmonauts already calls it home. Your mission is to uncover the hidden history of Mars, solve the mystery of the undead and lead humanity to a new future.

MarZ isn’t over when you reach the end of the story. Experience custom and campaign maps in Skirmish Mode where your tactics will be pushed to the limit.

Marsform, the MarZ level editor is an an intuitive creation toolkit that allows anyone to create and share their very own custom maps, bringing endless possibilities to the action!
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